African Studies Minor
Coordinator:
Department of Sociology and Anthropology
This minor offers an interdisciplinary approach to the cultures, history and current issues challenging peoples on the African continent, with emphasis on the sub-Saharan region. Its goals are that students will acquire a basic understanding of some portion of Africa’s history and some understanding of African perspectives, values and contributions to the world.
Minor Requirements
The minor requires a minimum of 16 credit hours (four courses).
1. |
SOAN 358 African Cultures in Film |
4 credits |
2. |
One course from: |
4 credits |
HIST 242 Africa since 1800 |
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HIST 343 Women in Modern Africa |
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PSCI 222African Government and Politics |
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3-4. Two courses from: |
8 credits |
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ENGL 334 African Women Writers |
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FREN 311 The Francophone World |
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HIST 241 Africa to 1800 |
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HIST 242 Africa since 1800 |
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HIST 343 Women in Modern Africa |
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PSCI 222 African Government and Politics |
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SOAN 215 Anthropology of Slavery |
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SOAN 234 Culture and Sexuality in Africa |
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SOAN 235 African Families in Transition |
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SOAN 415/IDS 411 Gender and Development in Africa |
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Total credit hours required for African studies minor 16 credits |
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